A bougie restaurant atop a California Eataly was forced to shut its doors after a live cockroach was spotted crawling on a kitchen wall, according to a stomach-churning health inspection report.
Terra Restaurant and Bar — located on the third floor of Eataly Silicon Valley in San Jose — had its health permit suspended temporarily on Friday due to vermin contamination.
An inspector with the County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health found a live cockroach crawling on the wall above the hand-washing sink in the kitchen, as well as dead cockroaches in the food preparation area, per the report.
Terra was ordered to clean the facility thoroughly — including clearing encrusted food from preparation tables, beneath equipment, and from floors and walls.
A bougie restaurant atop a California Eataly was forced to shut its doors after a live cockroach was spotted crawling on a kitchen wall. Gado via Getty Images
An inspector with the County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health found a live cockroach crawling on the wall above the hand-washing sink in the kitchen, as well as dead cockroaches in the food preparation area. Gado via Getty Images
The inspection came after the county received a public complaint and examined the entire Eataly facility, KRON4 reported.
The wider investigation found no evidence of rodents but did uncover evidence of vermin on the third floor.
Restaurant management told inspectors it had completed pest control services and was cleaning and sanitizing the restaurant while discarding potentially contaminated food.
Terra was ordered to clean the facility thoroughly—including clearing encrusted food from preparation tables, beneath equipment, and from floors and walls. Gado via Getty Images
Terra management told inspectors it had completed pest control services and was cleaning and sanitizing the restaurant while discarding potentially contaminated food. Gado via Getty Images
The restaurant can request a reinspection once all outstanding issues have been resolved, and it will be allowed to reopen if it passes the follow-up. Gado via Getty Images
Terra Restaurant and Bar has since reopened. Sarah Conboy, Communications Manager at Eataly North America told the Post:
“We have addressed the concerns identified and completed a thorough remediation in coordination with the health department. Terra has reopened, and we remain committed to providing a safe and welcoming experience for our guests and team, this has always been our top priority.”
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